annual report 200 5 2005 for the year ended march 31 challenge next stage profile contents forward looking statements namco limited traces its origins to installation of two coin operated horse rides in a department store 1955 ever since has consistently led way development amusement facilities game machines and theme parks helping people experience fun they have always dreamed through numerous forms entertainment recent years rapid advances infor mation technology significantly transformed equipment as well how where choose play true vision being highly creative organization is developing new modes from many angles giving free rein adaptable wide ranging product capabilities committed meeting challenges with sights set on expanding presence realm global financial highlights 1 our shareholders 2 message chairman masaya nakamura president shigeichi ishimura 3 vice kyushiro takagi executive shukuo ishikawa 6
